Tim Armitage

Christmas Cooking Menu

Tim Armitage
Christmas Cooking Menu

ROAST TURKEY

Take out of the fridge half an hour before cooking. Season and rub with oil or butter, truss and tie the legs.

Whole (stuffed) - 35 minutes per kg, 160°C fan forced…..74°C internal temp.

Buffe - 30 minutes per kg, 160°C fan forced…..74°C internal temp.

Place on shelf 2 and remove trays that you are not using.

BAKED HAM

Remove the rind gently, score gently into diamonds and clove and baste with desired syrup.

30 minutes per kg, 160°C fan assist, the internal temp must be over 60°C (can be up to 75°C if you wish).

Baste every 20 to 30 minutes with your syrup, rest for 15 minutes.

ROAST PORK

Salt the scored rind for at least a couple of hours, or overnight.

Wash off to remove the salt and dry with a paper towel.

Place on rack in a baking tray.

Rub with a small amount of oil and sprinkle with salt.

35 minutes per kg, 190°C super cook…. 74°C internal temp

ROAST POTATOES

Peel and cut to size. Dry with paper towel.

Toss in oil, paprika and seasoning.

190°C supercook, 40+ minutes depending on size.

PAVLOVA

A 6-egg pavlova.

120°C on fan forced for 1.5 hours.

CHRISTMAS CAKE

Rich Christmas cake. 130-140°C on Static.

Light fruit cake. 150°C on Static.

SHORTBREAD

140°C on Fan Forced for 30 minutes.

CHRISTMAS PUDDING

100°C on Steam for 4-6 hours, depending on the size of the pudding bowl.

Steam on Christmas morning for 3-4 hours depending on size.